iPhone 13 is the latest gadget officially launched by Apple in September 2021. iPhone 13 has improved features compared to the previous iPhone generation, namely iPhone 12. For some people who are interested and want to buy iPhone 13, it is necessary to understand its specifications and advantages. Like the iPhone 13 Pro notch which is smaller than the iPhone 12 Pro and is equipped with IP68 certification so it is water and dust resistant.
Apart from specifications, here are 5 facts you should know before buying an iPhone 13.
5 Facts About iPhone 13
1. There Are Four Variants Of iPhone 13
Apple launched iPhone 13 with 4 variants namely iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 pro, and iPhone 13 pro max.
In general, the appearance of the design is still exactly the same as iPhone 12. The difference is the size of the notch which is 20% smaller than before. In addition, the camera position on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini has changed from before.
2. Battery Life Lasts Longer Than Android Phones
A YouTuber TechDroider tested the battery life of the iPhone 13, which Apple announced was more durable than iPhone 12 Pro Max. He compared the battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro Max to its predecessors iPhone 12 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Mi 11 Ultra.
TechDroider simulates the daily tasks of users such as surfing the web and social media, watching Youtube and playing games. The results show that after more than 2 hours 30 minutes, iPhone 13 Pro Max dropped only 29%, while the Android competitor and even the iPhone 12 Pro Max dropped to more than 50% of the battery capacity.
This can prove that the battery life of the iPhone 13 can beat the ranks of Android flagship devices that have a larger capacity.
3. Larger Memory Capacity
Compared to the previous generation, iPhone 13 presents a larger internal memory. Apple increased the internal memory capacity of the iPhone 13 to 128GB, and offered a 1TB option for the iPhone 13 Pro without increasing the price.
4. Camera Shots Competed With Xiaomi And Huawei
A DSLR camera and smartphone tester, DxOMark, tested the iPhone 13 shots with the Huawei P50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
As a result, the test shots of the iPhone 13 are still less competitive than the Huawei P50 Pro and even the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. In detail, DxOMark gave the iPhone 13 Pro a score of 144 points in shooting photos, 76 points in zooming, and 119 points in video recording.
Even though it only ranks fourth in the ranking, iPhone 13 Pro is still one of the best camera smartphones currently in the DxOMark database. A score of 144 points for photography skills is already very good.
5. Sold Out In China And Singapore
Recently, there was a viral video uploaded by the South China Morning Post on Twitter. The video shows the scene of the first sale of the iPhone 13 at a shopping center in Shaanxi Province, China.
Because of the sales and the crowded queues, the shops stopped selling the iPhone 13 on the first day. All customers who had queued were asked to come the next day so that the shop could be prepared for the onslaught of visitors.
Meanwhile in Singapore, during the first sale on Friday, September 24, 2021, Apple brand lovers have been queuing since this morning to get the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.